Team Rose Shootout: Top 2024 Performers Pt 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The [program_tooltip program_id='2078408' first='Team' last='Rose'] Shootout over the weekend allowed PHI to check out some of the better talent from the Chicagoland area.&nbsp; Now we examine the prospects that did the best including here in <strong>[program_tooltip program_id='2078408' first='Team' last='Rose'] Shootout: Top 2024 Performers Pt 1</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1750599' first='Je'Shawn' last='Stevenson'] (Lindblom)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stevenson is making a strong case to put his name in the Player of the Year race.&nbsp; Good showing at CEC, followed by beating Kenwood, then on Saturday he dropped 35 points in a dominant performance leading his team to a win over Lincoln Way East.&nbsp; Strong bodied scorer is a sound three point shooter pulling up or off the catch draining four of them in the win.&nbsp; Also got downhill regularly, to the foul line, and used his anticipation on the defensive end to get steals going the other way.&nbsp; He has signed with Cleveland State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1373436' first='Angelo' last='Ciaravino'] (Mt. Carmel)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Northwestern commit is among the top 5 players in the state.&nbsp; Combo forward with excellent size and major athletic pop.&nbsp; High level shot maker that drained a trio from deep along with putting it on the deck and crashing the offensive glass.&nbsp; He had 15 points against Hillcrest, but could have scored much more if needed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1285519' first='Stefan' last='Cicic'] (Riverside Brookfield)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cicic is a true five man with a strong frame and legit height at almost 7-feet.&nbsp; He is a solid offensive rebounder that could be better at going after them on the defensive end.&nbsp; What we like about him is how he always garners deep post position on the block and has quick and assertive moves with soft touch around the hoop.&nbsp; Finishes out of the dunker spot.&nbsp; Was really impressed with how well he passed it out of the high post against TF North finding cutters along with dishes out of the post to shooters.&nbsp; Solid shot blocker that clogs up the lane defensively.&nbsp; He had 11 points and 5 blocks.&nbsp; Projects as a low-major prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1373439' first='Shaheed' last='Solebo'] (Lane Tech)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Solebo is one of the top scorers in the Chicago area.&nbsp; The Lane Tech bucket getter just gets stuff done on the offensive end.&nbsp; Lefty can score effectively from all three levels with his handles winning on straight line takes on the regular while also showing some shake.&nbsp; Knocks in a couple threes a game and rebounds well.&nbsp; The unsigned senior had 25 points.&nbsp; Low-majors looking for a microwave scorer this would be a great find!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2318145' first='Elijah' last='Allen'] (Bloom)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First look at this international prospect and wow was he impressive!&nbsp; Jumps off the floor with his super high motor and ability to impact the game in a variety of ways at 6'6”.&nbsp; Snatches rebounds in traffic, blocked shots, and had several steals.&nbsp; Explosive second jump.&nbsp; Offensively liked the sweeping hook shot, getting on the offensive glass, and playing off his energy.&nbsp; He had 14 points and 12 rebounds.&nbsp; He has JUCO or prep school written all over him as with more development he could be a D1 guy down the road with the tools all being there, just needing some refinement.&nbsp; A D2 could jump on him now as well!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1373444' first='Zavier' last='Fitch'] (Brother Rice)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the best frontcourt athletes still on the board Fitch is uber bouncy with an explosive second jump.&nbsp; He was a monster on the glass against Bloom while being efficient with his touches finishing out of the dunker spot and taking it from the mid-post.&nbsp; Raw athlete that lacks great skill, but there is developmental potential there.&nbsp; Love what he brings on the glass, defensively, and as a finisher.&nbsp; The potential D2 prospect had 9 points and 15 rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1436161' first='Cale' last='Cosme'] (Brother Rice)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lewis commit is the ultimate floor general in the class of 2024.&nbsp; Small in stature, but big in impact on the floor.&nbsp; He gets in the lane for soft touch finishes and hit a three late.&nbsp; Finished with 14 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2374557' first='Leon' last='Cooks'] (TF North)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cooks is a new name that jumped on our radar at the event.&nbsp; The 6'4” wing has a thick body and long arms.&nbsp; Scored in the post on a hook shot, played bully ball down hill sometimes too much, and was a decent shooter.&nbsp; Showed flashes defensively including an LBJ chase down block.&nbsp; Look for him to find a home at the JUCO level where he can continue to develop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1428948' first='Ryan' last='Runaas'] (Lemont)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Runaas had a very good game for Lemont against Lane Tech on Saturday.&nbsp; Combo that can play on and off the ball.&nbsp; Did most of his damage in the lane on soft touch finishes while showing decent passing feel and hit a pair of threes en route to 15 points.&nbsp; D3 and NAIA programs should get involved here!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1157221' first='James' last='Bullock'] (Marian Catholic)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bullock is one of the better big men remaining on the board in the 2024 class.&nbsp; It wasn't a dominant game from him by any means, but there were definitely flashes shown.&nbsp; Like his length and mobility on the defensive end.&nbsp; Rim runs well getting up and down the floor fluidly, had a put back, and stepped out for a three.&nbsp; D2 prospect at this stage that could decide to go JUCO to elevate his stock.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2318232' first='Jonah' last='Weathers'] (Marian Catholic)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New name here in Weathers.&nbsp; The wing has long arms and a good frame.&nbsp; Bullies his way off the bounce to the basket.&nbsp; Solid wing rebounder and flashed touch on a shot hitting one from three and another from mid-range while netting 9 points.&nbsp; Small college/JUCO prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2318171' first='Morgan' last='Brown'] (Evanston)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Liked what we saw out of Brown in this one.&nbsp; Undersized four that brings good strength and skill to the table.&nbsp; Can stretch effectively with his shot making to out beyond the three point arc draining a trio of them along with a nice baseline take en route to 13 points.&nbsp; Worth investing some time in for small colleges as his skill set would fit perfectly at that level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->